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| TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
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Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
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| EXPLOSION |
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| EXPOSURE |
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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| Inhalation |
Cough. Sore throat. See Ingestion.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
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| Skin |
Redness.
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Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
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| Eyes |
Redness. Pain.
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Safety spectacles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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| Ingestion |
Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Drowsiness. Headache. Nausea. Vomiting. Muscular cramp. Constipation. Excitation. Disorientation.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention.
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Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Marine pollutant. EU Classification Symbol: T, N R: 45-61-23/25-33-50/53-62 S: 53-45-60-61 Note: [E] UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Pack Group: II | |||||||
| EMERGENCY RESPONSE | SAFE STORAGE | |||||||
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Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT5-II NFPA Code: H2; F0; R0; |
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs. Well closed.
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: ODOURLESS WHITE HEAVY POWDER CHEMICAL DANGERS: The substance decomposes on heating above 270° producing toxic fumes including arsenic, lead and their compounds. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: TLV: (as Pb_3(AsO_4)_2) 0.15 mg/m³ as TWA; A1 (confirmed human carcinogen); BEI issued; (ACGIH 2004). MAK: Carcinogen category: 1; Germ cell mutagen group: 3A; (DFG 2004). |
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its dust and by ingestion. INHALATION RISK: Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the gastrointestinal tract and nervous system. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: The substance may have effects on the gastrointestinal tract, nervous system, kidneys, liver and blood. This substance is carcinogenic to humans. May cause reproductive toxicity in humans. | ||
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Melting point (decomposes): about 280°C Relative density (water = 1): 5.79 Solubility in water: none |
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. Avoid release to the environment in circumstances different to normal use.
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Occurs in nature as the mineral schultenite. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Gypsine and Soprabel are trade names. Card has been partly updated in October 2004 and April 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response. | |||
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See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations
Lead arsenate (FAO Meeting Report PL/1965/10/1)
Lead arsenate (FAO/PL:1968/M/9/1)